A very pretty house on two storeys. Traditional renovated exterior. Contemporary interior, retaining the original Greek ambiance. Town : Apokoranas Country : Greece Sleeps: 4 Prices from : £583 p/w Accommodation : Self catering Last min. offers : Not available Long stay offers : Yes -
The Old Wine Press
This is a lovely house on two storeys. The upstairs is accessed by the original exposed stone steps, which lead up to the first roof terrace and double room. Beyond the en-suite bathroom is another smaller terrace with table & chairs, & rural views. The larger terrace measures 5m x 2.5m, has shade and seating and plenty of room to sit out with a table. It faces south and west so you get a great view of sunset over the surrounding olive groves. The smaller adjoins the upstairs en-suite bathroom and faces south and east so you can see the sun rise should you wish to get up early! It measures about 2m square, room for two people to sit out. There is also a courtyard to the side of the house, accessed by french windows from the living room, which is surrounded by stone walls and therefore totally private. This measures about 8m x 3.5m and contains garden table and chairs, a large parasol and barbecue Downstairs the living/dining room has two built in sleeper beds, en-suite shower room & kitchen. The kitchen can also be reached form the garden courtyard.
Gavalohori village
Our village of Gavalohori has many places to explore, including a small folk museum and archaeological sites. Many of the buildings date back to the early 1900's, combining both traditional Venetian and Cretan architechtural influences. Shops and our excellent local taverna are a few minutes walk from the houses. The seaside is five minutes away at Almirida where there are tavernas, watersports and a pretty sandy beach. A few kilometres further along the coast is Kalives - a seaside village which offers a further choice of shops and restaurants. A car is not essential but is advised to get the most out of your holiday. Gavalohori is still very much a traditional Cretan village, though now with facilities for self catering holidays, right through the year. It is now very easy to take a lazy holiday cycling or just walking around with no need for a car. 5 minutes stroll from the houses is APOSPERITIS Taverna . The best food in Apokoronas & exceptional value. Bring your friends or you won’t be able to finish your dinner! With a varied traditional menu, everything is cooked to order. Great for vegetarians too. Opens May to October 6.30 pm until very late. Open for lunch Sundays & (Greek) bank holidays. Walking on a few metres you will see H POIOLIS General store, the first shop on the right before the village square. Selling general groceries including fruit, vegetables, wine, frozen meat & fish, this shop is open 7.30 am ‘till 10 pm. every day of the year. Opposite GAVALOHORI KAFENES is the village bakery, a few yards up a little side street. They are open 9 am - 2 pm & 5 pm - 8 pm every day. Very nice brown bread, spinach pies, and sometimes chocolate croissants. On the other side of the square is the GAVALOHORI WOMEN’S CO-OPERATIVE. This co-operative is run by 30 ladies from the village & sells all kinds of local products, particularly lace which is hand made from silk from their own silk worms. They also have herbs and wild teas from Crete, locally produced olive oil, and ‘spoon sweets’ in jars. They have an ice cream fridge and cold drinks. The co-operative acts as an informal kafeneion for the old men of the village who sit along the street, opposite the real kafeneion. Open March to November 9.30 am - 10 pm. A wonderful place for authentic gifts. At the end of the square there is another mini market which has general groceries, fruit, wine etc and also flip flops, beach accessories and film. SUPERMARKET FRONIMOS is open 7am - 10pm every day. Turn left as you enter the square and after about 100 metres,to the right, is the folk museum. Open April to October 9am – 7pm Monday to Saturday, Sunday 9am – 1 pm 5 pm – 8pm. Entrance 2 Euro. Keep walking past the red domed church, bearing left up hill you will pass the old village school. This is owned by the Gavalohori cultural society and is the venue for some music evenings in the summer. Continuing left down hill you will reach the road – turn left and in a few metres you will be back at the house!
Western Crete
The Winter is very short in West Crete – by February the almond trees are blossoming, and from then on new wild flowers appear every day. In March, April, and May the sky is a beautiful deep blue, birds sing their hearts out and snowy peaks of The White Mountains are truly spectacular. October is always gorgeous, sunny & warm, quiet beaches and wonderful for walking. Chania The second city in Crete, Chania is a modern commercial city with its roots deep in the past. The old town is an archaeological wonderland with architecturally unique buildings reflecting a history of foreign domination; Venetian, Turkish as well as Cretan. There are two harbours which are packed with restaurants and shops. You can take a boat trip, visit the nautical museum, or just wander around the narrow back streets. The Agora market has fish, meat, bakers and fruit stalls. The Saturday street market which runs down towards the sea, close to the Agora is the best place to find produce straight from the fields. Aptera The ruins of ancient Aptera are located on a hill above the bay of Souda. Founded in the 7th century BC, Aptera was one of the largest city states in Crete and was continuously inhabited until an earthquake destroyed it in the 7th century AD. A monastery was established there in the 12th century. Most of this very large site has is still to be excavated but you can see impressive Roman cisterns, a Greek temple, various other buildings and massive defensive walls. Walking/Gorges The famous Samaria gorge is just to the south and there are also many more peaceful gorges such as Imbros Gorge, which runs parallel to Samaria. The Apokoronas area is wonderful for walking & cycling, especially in the Spring & Autumn. We have written out some circular walks and cycling routes from the houses. Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean. It is 256km long and between 15km and 70km wide. The inland terrain is mountainous with high fertile plateaux split by spectacular gorges, ideal for walking and photography. Along the north coast, sandy beaches stretch virtually the length of the island. Other local activities include cycling, birdwatching, horseriding and painting. The climate is Mediterranean, being mostly warm and sunny between May & October.
Further information about this Chania villa rental
The kitchen is very well equipped for self catering. We always put something in the fridge so that you can get something to eat when you arrive, a drink and breakfast without having to find the shops ( which are not very far away). Let us know if you have any special requests. Two roof terraces & private garden courtyard provide space to relax outdoors. Plenty of shade for alfresco dining. The views from the terraces are rural, mostly olive trees, with mountain tops which in Winter are snow capped.The sun sets behind the mountains bathing the house in a pink glow. At night you will see a blanket of stars, watch the moon take her stately glide across the sky.
Inside this Chania villa
Sleeping:
The village house comprises 2 bedrooms in total; 1 double,1 twin and 2 cots, 2 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. This room gives up to 4 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.
General:
village house has 2 bathrooms and 2 WCs for your party's use. Air-conditioning keeps the village house cool. Central heating keeps you snug and warm.
Entertainment:
The music system will play radio.
Eating & Living:
There is room for 4 in the living room and 4 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a fridge, a kettle. You will also find a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.
Further Information:
Smoking: This is a non-smoking village house.
Pets: Pets are not welcome.
Wheelchairs: Property is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Outside this Chania villa rental
The village house is in a quiet area but you may hear the occasional noise. It has a south facing patio area, a south facing balcony, interesting views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting. Key locations near this Chania villa rental
The village house is:
45 min from Chania Airport airport.
120 min from Heraklion Airport.
3 km from Almirida beach.
5 min from Excellent taverna.
40 min from Rethymnon.
Reviews
member says: "Marcella Ferrando wrote :
Tutto perfetto. In un paesino tranquillo, immerso nella natura e lontano dai flussi turistici di massa, abbiamo avuto il piacere di soggiornare in una casa confortevole, pulita e arredata con gusto; veramente deliziosa. Cosa volere di più?
Everything perfect. In a quiet little village, immersed in nature and far away from tide of mass tourism, we had the pleasure to stay in a comfortable house. Tastefully renovated & furnished it was a real delight. What more could you want?
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Long Stay discount!! 7 % discount if booking start date is less than 4 weeks.
Long Stay discount!! 5 % discount if booking start date is less than 3 weeks.
On site:
The village house is right beside , walking, cycling, moutain biking
Less than 15 minutes away drive away:
Close to the village house you will find a beach, swimming, wind surfing, historic sites, a museum, a restaurant, a food shop
Less than 45 minutes away drive away:
Within easy reach of the village house you will find , sailling, horse riding, scuba diving, a theatre / cinema
Extra information:
Wonderful for painting & photography, mountains, snow, wild flowers & byzantine churches.
Watch the ferry slide out of Souda Bay on its way to Pireaus.
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